Whether Lewis Hamilton will return to Formula 1 in 2022 is controversial. After the events of the controversial race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton’s future on the grid remains uncertain.
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The 7-time world champion has extended his contract for the Silver Arrows for another year. The Formula 1 community worries whether they will see Hamilton again in the fight for the championship in 2022.
Toto Wolff talks about Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1
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The Mercedes team boss is certainly disappointed that his driver did not win the title in Abu Dhabi. After a controversial decision by the FIA in the final phase of the race, Wolff says it’s about Hamilton’s appetite to compete in F1.
Craig Slater, a Sky Sports reporter, said: “In 69 days to the first Bahrain Grand Prix, it is still unclear whether Lewis Hamilton will be on the grid. It goes without saying that Mercedes would like to see something tangible. I’ve been told, the longer it goes, the worse the situation is with Lewis Hamilton, and that’s from a high-level source. “
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes in action during practice REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
As quoted by Sky Sports, Wolff said: “Regarding Hamilton’s return to Formula 1, having the appetite for it and overcoming the ‘disillusionment’.
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What happened in the title-winning race in Abu Dhabi?
For the last race of the season, Hamilton started from second, while his arch-rival started the race from first. But as soon as the traffic lights went out, the Mercedes driver Max stole the lead. In the meantime, Verstappen’s team-mate Sergio Pereiz is careful not to let the Mercedes driver overtake him so that Verstappen can catch up.
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Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Max Verstappen of Red Bull after the start of the REUTERS / Ahmed Jadallah race
After Hamilton overtook the Mexican driver, it appeared that Hamilton was seconds away from claiming his eighth world title. However, Nicholas Latifi fell, resulting in a safety car being brought out. Both Hamilton and Verstappen were wheel to wheel after the FIA issued a controversial ruling. And the Dutchman took the lead from the British within seconds.
The Red Bull driver defended Hamilton massively and led the rest of the race to the finish. After such an exciting season finale, the Formula 1 world is excited about what the 2022 season has in store.
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